Occasionally Funny: Nova launches new MAFS Funny spin-off podcast

NOVA Entertainment has announced the launch of Occasionally Funny, a new podcast from Joshua Fox, creator and host of MAFS Funny.

Occasionally Funny sees Fox joined by his new co-host Sam Stanton, the fan favourite groom from this year’s season of the reality TV series Married at First Sight.

A spin-off of the MAFS Funny podcast – which has amassed over 4.5 million downloads since launching in January 2025 – the new podcast unpacks everything from dating disasters and reality TV to gay culture and trending moments.

Occasionally Funny also covers more serious conversations, including mental health, approached with warmth and honesty.

The reveal of Sam as Josh’s co-host in today’s episode follows a playful storyline that has unfolded in recent weeks, with Josh’s own mum and Sam competing for the role as co-host – and listeners ultimately helping Josh choose Sam.

Josh says “Sam is the dream co-host already because his wholesomeness balances my chaos perfectly. Even though we have so much in common, it’s incredible how different we are when it comes to everything, including dating and hookups!”

Sam says “I don’t have many gay friends, so I’m excited that I’ve become so close with Josh and that we now get to have a laugh but also talk about life as gay men in society these days. I’m also excited to show there’s more to me than ‘sooky Sam,’ which I felt was mostly shown on Married At First Sight.”

Rachel Corbett, Network Director for Nova Podcasts, says “Josh has built a hugely engaged audience around MAFS Funny, because he instinctively understands internet culture and how audiences want to interact with content. Occasionally Funny expands on that in a really natural way. Sam and Josh have great chemistry, and the show gives them room to move beyond MAFS, while keeping the humour and community connection his audience loves.”

Occasionally Funny is produced by AIIMS Creator Hub, a partner of NOVA Entertainment since March 2025.

New episodes of Occasionally Funny launch every Wednesday, available to listen to on the Nova Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

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